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Culture Generator

This generator lets you create fantasy cultures.

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The Gothraki Culture

Common Names

Male Names
  • Pwerin
  • Qorin
  • Tamli
  • Tharim
  • Gráin
  • Thurim
  • Pléin
  • Thulin
  • Zhrilin
  • Shralin
Female Names
  • Duringa
  • Thirim
  • Qolimu
  • Shririna
  • Kafola
  • Balingo
  • Kifala
  • Darine
  • Thering
  • Qurino
Family Names
  • Copperfall
  • Battlegrip
  • Steeltunnel
  • Stonehill
  • Battlehammer
  • Gemfall
  • Coppergrip
  • Oakgrip
  • Battlebrewer
  • Steelmountain
Country Names
  • Tiralia
  • Oríria
  • Riteccia
  • Noloria
  • Laliria
  • Uréria
  • Lutaccia
  • Litakkia
  • Rileccia
  • Anoerudha
Town Names
  • Coppercliff
  • Bronzepeak
  • Steel Barrow
  • Coppercliff
  • Coppercliff
  • Blackhill
  • Steeltower
  • Dark Rock
  • Brasscliff
  • Bleak Ridge

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by magical ability. Intellectuals are most highly regarded. Men are dominant. Social mobility is completely stagnant.

Religion

This religion is shamanistic. Every Wednesday they gather for worship, followed by conversation. Disciples meet in outdoor arenas to engage in sacrament and hear from an ascended master.

Taboos

Eating animals is punishable by law.

Failing to offer a gift to a visitor is seen as a form of blasphemy.

Intermarrying with other races is believed to bring misfortune.

Discussing sex in public is seen as a form of blasphemy.

Greetings

Friends or family clasp hands in greeting. In formal situations, shaking hands is expected.

Meals

Eating is a highly ritualized activity, with specific rules and protocols around how to serve and consume food.

Design

Industrial design elements are a status symbol among the wealthy.

Music

Gothraki music has a single rhythm with a slow beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It frequently has a focused melody with a medium pitch in a G minor key. Usually, it has a sharp timbre.